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Mom is 74, has a cyst ~20mm, feels no pain, no trouble walking, but can't go down stairs. MRI shows degenerative conditions, and torn meniscus. Ortho says she needs a total knee replacement. What about fixing the tear first, or drainage and cortisone. Any ideas/input, thanks?

There is your research criteria - one with and the other without the Baker's cyst. Suggest delving into the subjects and then go for a second opinion. A TKR could well be totally unnecessary ! A far simpler approach could well deal with the problem - without putting your mother through a TKR. A second opinion is advised.

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